The stakes are higher than usual. And it’s a very special day in Mumbai Indians’ history, to kick off what is now a must-win zone. We simply have to win everything. 

Here is the plot: We have five games to go and need to win every game to have our fate more-or-less in our hands as we aim to qualify for the play-offs. We are up against an opponent with the advantage in the head-to-head record. So, is there pressure? Not really, as we have been in such situations and have gotten the best out of it. This is where the MI spirit comes out..

Do you remember the last meeting between the teams? Akash Madhwal rampaged through the LSG batting order to claim 5/5 in the previous season’s Eliminator showdown. We take inspiration from that game and enter tomorrow’s match, hoping to go a step further in our performance.

And guess what? It’s Rohit Sharma’s birthday on matchday 10 of our MI-ssion 2024. Being a master of turning situations around, the Paltan will look up to our legend to give us an entertaining show with the bat at a venue where he notched a classy unbeaten 111 against the West Indies in 2018.

What: Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians

When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Where: BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

What to expect: A celebration to kickoff the Hitman’s birthday, an entertaining game of cricket, a spicy KL Rahul vs Jasprit Bumrah battle, a balanced pitch with everything for everyone, so expect surprises, and MI returning to winning ways.

What you need to do: Bring out your MI Blue gear. Keep praying, chanting, and flooding your support for the boys on the field. Keep the spirits high, and never stop believing.

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